On Fri, 1 Dec 2006 07:19:51 +1100, "Rod Speed"
<rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

>kony <spam@spam.com> wrote
>> Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
>>> Citizen Bob <spam@uce.gov> wrote
>>>> Noozer <dont.spam@me.here> wrote
>>>>> CBFalconer <cbfalconer@yahoo.com> wrote
>>>>>> Noozer <dont.spam@me.here> wrote
>>>>>>> CBFalconer <cbfalconer@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>>>>>>>> Don't top-post. See the following links.
>
>>>>>>> Cut it out, CB. You're not really helping.
>
>>>>>> If we don't explain the situation to the newbies
>>>>>> they will never have any chance to learn.
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>>>>> Learn what? That your a self appointed asshole?
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>>>>> There is no law stating that bottom posting is any better than top posting.
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>>>> There is convention.
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>>> Nope, just a few jackbooted thugs attempting to
>>> ram their opinions down everyone else's throats.
>
>> Are you claiming he wrote ALL those usenet etiquette, FAQ, etc?
>
>Nope, the word FEW was used for a reason.

I'm afraid we can't assume that, you use all kinds of words
without reason.


>
>> Seems pretty doubtful, more like he's merely
>> pointing out the proper use of the system.
>
>No such animal. There are advantages and disadvantages
>with top posting, bottom posting and interleaved posting.

.... and forums for those who prefer top posting.